Bond 2025

bond 2025

Three Propositions

Proposition A

Construction (Middle Schools, CTE Center, Environmental Center) and Instructional Materials - $1,338,600,000

Proposition B

Technology Devices - $54,000,000

Proposition C

Stadium Upgrades (ADA Upgrades, Lighting and Turf Replacement) at both RISD Stadiums - $7,400,000

Bond Overview

Based on the recommendations of the 2025 Bond Steering Committee, RISD trustees voted during the August 7, 2025 board meeting to place three bond propositions before voters as part of the November 4 election. The total of all three propositions is $1.4 billion and includes funds designed to meet prioritized needs across the district, encompassing construction, facilities, safety and security, transportation, fine arts, athletics, technology, and various instructional programs.

Bond 2025 Projects Districtwide

ProjectAmount
Construction$815,000,000
Facilities$259,050,000
Safety and Security$5,000,000
Transportation$10,830,000
Fine Arts$12,989,000
Athletics$8,218,000
Athletics - Stadium$7,400,000
PE/Health$525,000
Curriculum and Instruction$16,000,000
Accountability$3,500,000
Advanced Learning$2,950,000
ESL$2,865,000
ProjectAmount
Bilingual$1,449,000
LOTE$665,000
Pre-K$2,300,000
Library Services$4,000,000
CTE Center$86,250,000
CTE Cycles$10,000,000
Special Education Services$6,775,000
Health Services$734,000
Technology - Devices$54,000,000
Technology - Infrastructure and Instructional$89,500,000
Total:$1,400,000,000
ProjectAmount
Construction$815,000,000
Facilities$259,050,000
Safety and Security$5,000,000
Transportation$10,830,000
Fine Arts$12,989,000
Athletics$8,218,000
Athletics - Stadium$7,400,000
PE/Health$525,000
Curriculum and Instruction$16,000,000
Accountability$3,500,000
Advanced Learning$2,950,000
ESL$2,865,000
Bilingual$1,449,000
LOTE$665,000
Pre-K$2,300,000
Library Services$4,000,000
CTE Center$86,250,000
CTE Cycles$10,000,000
Special Education Services$6,775,000
Health Services$734,000
Technology - Devices$54,000,000
Technology - Infrastructure and Instructional$89,500,000
Total:$1,400,000,000

Tax Impact

Approval of Bond 2025 is anticipated to result in an approximately $0.04 I&S (Interest & Sinking) tax rate increase based on current projections. For a home with an average market value of $500,000 in RISD, this could potentially result in an estimated annual increase of $124, or about $10 per month.

Homeowners 65 or older are not impacted by a tax increase because they qualify to have their property tax levy frozen when they turn 65. The frozen tax levy does not stay in place if a homeowner makes a substantial improvement to their home.

Information Sessions

This is an important decision for our district, and we value the input of our community. Information sessions will be scheduled to share information about Bond 2025 with the community. 

Dates, times, and locations will be added as announced. To request a session, please complete the Information Session Request Form.

Information Sessions:

  • Sept. 9, 6:30 p.m. – Liberty Junior High
  • Sept. 11, 6:30 p.m. – Apollo Junior High
  • Sept. 16, 6:30 p.m. – Lake Highlands Elementary
  • Sept. 23, 6:30 p.m. – Richardson North Junior High
  • Sept. 30, 6:30 p.m. – Parkhill Junior High
  • Oct. 2, 6:30 p.m. – Richardson West Junior High
  • Oct. 14, 6:30 p.m. – RISD Administration Building Auditorium
  • Oct. 16, 6:30 p.m. – Westwood Junior High

Spanish interpretations services are available. To submit your request, please email Teresa Ordóñez or call 469-593-0312 with 24-hours in advance.

Mark your calendar

Important Dates

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Register to Vote

Deadline: Monday, October 6, 2025

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Early Voting

October 20, 2025 to October 31, 2025

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Election Day

Dallas County Election Day November 4, 2025

Early Voting Locations

LocationVoting AreaAddress
Islamic Association of North TexasBrothers & Sisters Ent Foyer840 Abrams Rd. Richardson, TX 75081
Ministerios CharimaLarge Side Room740 Melrose Dr. Richardson, TX 75080
Hamilton Park UMCGym11881 Schroeder Rd. Dallas, TX 75243
Richland Campus – Dallas CollegeLeCroy Center R012/0199596 Walnut St. Dallas, TX 75243
Fretz Park LibraryBlack Box Theater6990 Beltline Rd. Dallas, TX 75254
Audelia Road Branch LibraryAuditorium10045 Audelia Rd. Dallas, TX 75238

Let’s Talk

Please access the Bond 2025 Dialogue on our Let’s Talk Platform to share feedback, comments, and questions about Bond 2025.